Hi,
I looked through the boards..
Could not find anything solid.
My question is on training I guess.
I've been in and out of working on my tai chi for 9 months.
I have Dr. Yangs DVD, Tai Chi for Beginners, his book and DVD: the essence of taiji qigong, and his book and DVD for the classical long form of Taijiquan.
My question is this:
Going off of the order of DVD's YMAA recommends you start off with for training..
I mean, it doesnt follow what Dr. Yang wrote in his book on classical taijiquan.
In the book he wrote that this is general sequence of taijiquan training:
1. understanding fundamental theory of taiji
2. relaxation, calmness, and concentration practice
3. breath training
4. experiencing and generating qi
5. qi circulation and breathing
6. still meditation
7. fundamental stances
8. breath coordination
9. fundamental moving drills
10. solo taijiquan
there are another 12 but thats more advanced..
Im more concerned with the first 10.
You can see he basically recommends first qigong training and then taiji training.
That is a complete understanding and feeling of qi before even learning the form.
But based on what YMAA suggests on "where to begin" it recommends the beginners DVD, and then taji qigong, and then looking at the classical yang style form book and DVD.
I mean what method of training is best?
Following the 10 steps the book mentioned?
Or learning the form and then moving forward with understanding and generating qi and moving on to the movement of qi during the solo sequence?
I have had mixed feelings about all this..
I kinda started 9 or 10 months ago.. but was so busy I never could practice everyday and fit it in where I can.
I read some info from books and worked on form a little.
And so my understanding is better..
But I have been truly confused on the proper method of training.
What do you all suggest would be ideal?
Im really looking to dedicate more time and energy into actual practice.
Thanks!